Car for golf

PH4T

I currently have a 00 Nissan Almera. I only use it twice a week. One evening to to go to the range and once at the weekend to play golf.

I just joined a new golf club and I would like to upgrade to a slightly nicer car as the car park is full of Audi's and Beamers. Prob have about €10k plus trade in to spend.

Anyone any suggestions?

Hagar

Get real?

PH4T

69 wrote: »

Get real?

I should point out I know nothing about cars.

Is that not realistic?

Pique

PH4T wrote: »

I just joined a new golf club and I would like to upgrade to a slightly nicer car as the car park is full of Audi's and Beamers.

:D:D:D:eek::eek::D:D

EPM

Small mileage would have me looking at something with a nice big engine that no one wants and can be bought for peanuts relative to their new price...hmmm...

http://www.carzone.ie/search/Audi/A8/3.7-quat/200919192737660/advert?channel=CARS


http://www.carzone.ie/search/BMW/5-Series/Se-3.0-A/201003196674441/advert?channel=CARS

johnmolloy554

Volkswagen Golf............

bongi69

PH4T wrote: »

I currently have a 00 Nissan Almera. I only use it twice a week. One evening to to go to the range and once at the weekend to play golf.

I just joined a new golf club and I would like to upgrade to a slightly nicer car as the car park is full of Audi's and Beamers. Prob have about €10k plus trade in to spend.

Anyone any suggestions?

If the guys at the club are going to judge you on your car instead of your game, I'd find a new club! Those guys are probably driving company cars anyway.

If the car does you grand, and is driving ok there's no real reason to change it.

EPM

Jaysus lads if the guy wants to change the car who are we to judge his reasoning:rolleyes:

bongi69

johnmolloy554 wrote: »

Volkswagen Golf............

I was going to say that, but had to hold myself back lol

EPM wrote: »

Jaysus lads if the guy wants to change the car who are we to judge his reasoning:rolleyes:

Its just what I'd do in the circumstances :P

El Guapo!

bongi69 wrote: »

If the guys at the club are going to judge you on your car instead of your game, I'd find a new club! Those guys are probably driving company cars anyway.

If the car does you grand, and is driving ok there's no real reason to change it.

+1
Why spend that sort of money just to keep up appearances?? If your happy enough with your current car and you only use it twice a week then don't throw your money away.
Spend some on a great new set of clubs and stick to the Almera.

Theta

69 wrote: »

Get real?

He can spend his money on whatever he wants.

He could buy magic beans what does it matter to you!

PH4T

EPM wrote: »

Small mileage would have me looking at something with a nice big engine that no one wants and can be bought for peanuts relative to their new price...hmmm...

Very nice EPM.

Would I not be better off getting something with a smaller engine as I'm not going to be doing much driving in it and it's going to be sitting in the garage 5 days a week?

Golf club is 15 miles from my gaff and range is 5 miles away so in a typical week I'll only be doing about 40 miles.

In terms of running costs for insurance and petrol would both those cars not be pretty expensive?

EPM

40 miles will probably cost you a tenner a week, road tax...bigger alright...but they'll look the business if that's what you want

voxpop

What about a Porsche

http://www.carzone.ie/search/Porsche/Boxster/Boxster-/201009197146749/advert?channel=CARS

Hagar

Theta wrote: »

He can spend his money on whatever he wants.

He could buy magic beans what does it matter to you!

I was on topic.
If the OP wants magic beans I can help him out.

If he thinks he needs to have a big car to drive 15 miles twice a week to impress people I can't help him.

PH4T

EPM wrote: »

40 miles will probably cost you a tenner a week, road tax...bigger alright...but they'll look the business if that's what you want

Very true. My mate has some sort of 3 series Beamer but it only looks like half a car.

Any idea how many years would a car like that 01 5 Series BMW be expected to last?

EPM

voxpop wrote: »

What about a Porsche

http://www.carzone.ie/search/Porsche/Boxster/Boxster-/201009197146749/advert?channel=CARS

Golf Clubs on roof rack...oh wait:D;)

69 wrote: »

I was on topic.
If the OP wants magic beans I can help him out.

If he thinks he needs to have a big car to drive 15 miles twice a week to impress people I can't help him.

Then why bother posting at all?

Henry Ford III

voxpop wrote: »

What about a Porsche

http://www.carzone.ie/search/Porsche/Boxster/Boxster-/201009197146749/advert?channel=CARS

Where do you put your golf clubs/trolley/gear bag?

voxpop

EPM wrote: »

Golf Clubs on roof rack...oh wait:D;)

its got a passenger seat :pac:

EPM

PH4T wrote: »

Very true. My mate has some sort of 3 series Beamer but it only looks like half a car.

Any idea how many years would a car like that 01 5 Series BMW be expected to last?

That one looks mint, serviced when it should be it should last pretty much forever at 40 miles a week:D

Henry Ford III

voxpop wrote: »

its got a passenger seat :pac:

Golf is normally played with 1 or more playing partners. Should they get the bus?

http://cars.rte.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=201009197100194

Huge value there, and enough room for 4 peeps and all their golfing gear.

neacy69

http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=201011197239212


http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=201009197134131

daveharnett

http://www.carzone.ie/search/Mercedes-Benz/SL-Class/350/200930194669351/advert?channel=CARS



Craxy to pay tax and insurance for a big saloon for two short trips a week. Get something georgous which costs almost nothing in tax/insurance, and will appreciate if you look after it and keep the mileage down.

voxpop

Henry Ford III wrote: »

Golf is normally played with 1 or more playing partners. Should they get the bus?

They will all be driving their own Porsches of course - how embarrassing to turn up at the club in someone else car!

voxpop

daveharnett wrote: »

http://www.carzone.ie/search/Mercedes-Benz/SL-Class/350/200930194669351/advert?channel=CARS



Craxy to pay tax and insurance for a big saloon for two short trips a week. Get something georgous which costs almost nothing in tax/insurance, and will appreciate if you look after it and keep the mileage down.

Yeah classic tax and insurance all the way. Its a bit odd that they advertise it as an SL-350 when its an SL-500. Only problem is if something goes wrong, its mega bucks.

Pique

PH4T wrote: »

Very nice EPM.

Would I not be better off getting something with a smaller engine as I'm not going to be doing much driving in it and it's going to be sitting in the garage 5 days a week?

Golf club is 15 miles from my gaff and range is 5 miles away so in a typical week I'll only be doing about 40 miles.

In terms of running costs for insurance and petrol would both those cars not be pretty expensive?

Changing your car to keep up appearances is pretty expensive.
Keep your car and if people think it's not a fancy enough car, then you're better off not having the stuck-up gits as friends.

Save the cash, and buy a nice set of clubs and a ticket to some glorious golfers holiday destination and come back tanned and regailing them with tales of an exotic land

unkel

voxpop wrote: »

Its a bit odd that they advertise it as an SL-350 when its an SL-500. Only problem is if something goes wrong, its mega bucks.

It's not an SL 500, it's an SL 350 as advertised.

(Don't believe everything you see ))

voxpop

unkel wrote: »

It's not an SL 500, it's an SL 350 as advertised.

(Don't believe everything you see ))

You mean its re-badged or am I missing something


edit: I see the SL500 only started production in 1980 (thanks wikipedia)

Being honest, I think it is not particularly wise to spend €10,000 on a car that will be used so seldomly. Regardless of how much cash you have to spend €10,000 can pay for a splendid holiday, great golf clubs and loads of other nice stuff. So if I was you and required a nice car that wouldn't look out of place in amongst all the Bimmers and Audi I'd buy something like this http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/1183411.

Styling not great but most of the f*cktards down the golf club won't realise how little it costs, and it is a big car insurance will be not out of the way, tax a bit of a bummer but it will last years and years and cost little to maintain with the miles you do. Also should you get the invite to play in some other clubs you have plenty of room to transport other golf chaps there in great comfort.

bazz26

I'm sure a set of golf clubs will fit in something like this:

http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=201009197131515

Nice spec, looks well looked after and would not look out of place outside at a golf club.

brianwalshcork

Relatively small boot in the 3 series though... you won't fit two golf bags in there... one bag + a foldup trolley & there's not much space left for your shoes!

Marty McFly

How bout something like these will look the part but with realtively small engine tax, insurance and petrol costs wont be to much either.

http://www.carzone.ie/search/Mercedes-Benz/E-Class/E-200-KO/201010197190399/advert?channel=CARS

or


http://www.carzone.ie/search/Saab/9-3/1.8I-VEC/201007196932053/advert?channel=CARS ????????????

Andrew33

PH4T wrote: »

I currently have a 00 Nissan Almera. I only use it twice a week. One evening to to go to the range and once at the weekend to play golf.

I just joined a new golf club and I would like to upgrade to a slightly nicer car as the car park is full of Audi's and Beamers. Prob have about €10k plus trade in to spend.

Anyone any suggestions?

Pathetically sad or sadly pathetic, can't decide which,
who gives a **** what you drive to the golf club.
Its really cool to drive a crap car in this recession and you're already there with your Almera.

Anan1

Andrew33 wrote: »

Pathetically sad or sadly pathetic, can't decide which

No more personal abuse, thanks.

bazz26

I'd doubt your average saloon will manage 2 sets of clubs and other gear to be honest due to the limited access which means your choices are between hatchbacks and estates:

http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=201008197001034

http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=201012197311675

Andrew33

Anan1 wrote: »

No more personal abuse, thanks.

Oh its perfectly ok to insert a string of smilies/faces or tell people to "get real" but when the truth is spoken, big bad moderator gets his stick out?
Pretty typical around here. I suspect OP is a troll anyway!

squod

'02 530D
http://cars.buyandsell.ie/search/image_preview?pid=1375754

Decent motor, plenty of room for golf sticks. You'll be taking the long way home in this.

ottostreet

is he...is he joking?

qz

I think you're crazy to buy a car which is essentially for the benefit of other people. But if I was in your situation I would opt for either the X5 or the Range Rover Vogue mentioned previously.

JJJJNR

OP LOL Seriously! Hilarious ...

What would really impress people in golf clubs would be getting a taxi to and from the club, that way you could have a few pints there and get acquainted with the lads.

Anan1

Andrew33 wrote: »

Oh its perfectly ok to insert a string of smilies/faces or tell people to "get real" but when the truth is spoken, big bad moderator gets his stick out?
Pretty typical around here. I suspect OP is a troll anyway!

I'm giving you a week off for arguing with a mod's decision on-thread. I strongly suggest you read the charter before posting again on your return.

PH4T

bazz26 wrote: »

I'm sure a set of golf clubs will fit in something like this:

http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=201009197131515

Nice spec, looks well looked after and would not look out of place outside at a golf club.

This is the sort of thing I was thinking about. Very nice.

PH4T

luvbulmers01 wrote: »

http://www.carzone.ie/search/Saab/9-3/1.8I-VEC/201007196932053/advert?channel=CARS ????????????

This is also nice. What do people think of this compared to the BMW 3 Series bazz26 mentioned earlier?

Drummerboy08

I reckon you could buy that Saab, tax it and insure it and still have change of 10k. Fairly decent on fuel, insurance shouldnt be too bad, nice and smooth to drive.

I'd consider taking a look at this one OP. BTW, if you know very little about cars, ask your local mechanic or a friend that knows his stuff to come along with you to make sure its not a lemon.

bazz26

bazz26 wrote: »

I'd doubt your average saloon will manage 2 sets of clubs and other gear to be honest due to the limited access which means your choices are between hatchbacks and estates:

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I used to get 3 sets of clubs, one motorised trolley thing and two manual pull along little trolleys along with a gear bag in the boot of a Rover 600, other two gearbags in the back seat/floor and passenger in the back happy out too. In a 2005 Mondeo I had to drop 60% of the rear seat to accomodate the same stuff but still not an issue.

RobertM

ROFL Sitec

corktina

OP< every car in that car park looks more or less the same....get something different if you want to stand out... a big yankee pick up would be my choice (Ford preferably)...or a Land Rover perhaps ( an old one of course).

Ferris

I doubt that you're going to get 2-3 sets of clubs in a 3 series coupe.

What about a Volvo S80. 2L engine and plenty of space for clubs. Nice seats etc.

http://www.carzone.ie/search/Volvo/S80/2.0T-SE-/200949196091078/advert?channel=CARS

The OP is right, if he wants a nice car he should go for it regardless of motivation, also anything is better than an Almera.

PH4T

Ferris wrote: »

What about a Volvo S80. 2L engine and plenty of space for clubs. Nice seats etc.

Wow I didn't realise you could get some many nice cars for under €10k!

Muckie

Lot of car for the money, brother used to own one, fine
machine. that or a nice 5 series and your all set.

Ferris

PH4T wrote: »

Wow I didn't realise you could get some many nice cars for under €10k!

Sign of the times. In saying that Volvo's do not generally hold their value very well for whatever reason but thats cars for you, they cost money. Still an S80 will be big, comfortable, look well and be reliable so long as you buy a good one.

Don't buy one fitted with a towbar as towing knackers the auto box.